Does Pacific Life pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pacific Life employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pacific Life. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pacific Life?

60% of Pacific Life employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pacific Life 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pacific Life?

Internal Wholesaler (27) , Analyst (17) , Manager (16) , Director (12) , Customer Service Representative (11) , Actuarial Analyst (8) , Actuarial Intern (8) , Annuity Specialist (8) , Intern (8) , Systems Analyst (8) , Business Analyst (7) , Project Manager (7) , Business Services Specialist (6) , Case Manager (6) , New Business Representative (6)

What are the pros of working at Pacific Life according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and one of the last stressful companies in America according to Business Insider." ((in 121 reviews)); "Generally great people to work with" ((in 82 reviews)); "You are incentivized to outperform because pay and bonuses are good." ((in 54 reviews)); "Good work life balance for most people but that really depends on who your boss is." ((in 43 reviews)); "I've worked for a number of companies & they go above and beyond to take care of their employees." ((in 27 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pacific Life according to real employee reviews?

"Nothing bad In the management of the company" ((in 50 reviews)); "Senior leadership makes low level decisions and seems to find a shiny object that redirects what everyone works on." ((in 16 reviews)); "And you'll see after the smoke has cleared who is the better manager...." ((in 16 reviews)); "Profits are already down and I would expect layoffs soon." ((in 12 reviews)); "Will get 3/4 weeks of training" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pacific Life redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Pacific Life redundancy and their outlook for job security at Pacific Life in 2026.

Pacific Life Reviews

3.4

60% would recommend to a friend

(683 total reviews)

Darryl Button

64% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (683 reviews)

Pacific Life has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 683 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pacific Life employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

683 reviews

4.0

28 Jun 2026

Great company but pay doesn't keep up with inflation

Business operations specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great company overall to work for

Cons

The pay is definitely lacking. Yearly raise does not even beat inflation anymore.

4.0

21 Jun 2026

Culture shines, but workload is heavy

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The culture is strong and the people are very kind.

Cons

A lot of different priorities and unclear guidance makes for a heavy workload.

1.0

16 Jun 2026

Coming from Big Four? Think Twice

Product owner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great location and free food

Cons

Joined expecting strategic product ownership and strong execution. Instead found endless politics, unclear accountability, and decisions driven more by personalities than business value. For anyone coming from a Big Four or high-performing organization, be prepared for a significant culture shock. Progress is slow, priorities constantly shift, and meaningful change is difficult to drive.

Pacific Life Response

6d

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Feedback like yours helps us reflect on where we can grow stronger, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective as we continue to build a workplace where talented people can thrive.

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Company ratings over time

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Great company but pay doesn't keep up with inflation

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